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User Guide
Jeep.com
14WK741-926-AA
Grand Cherokee
Fifth Edition Rev 1
User Guide
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in
a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends
that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature
that may take their attention o the road. Use of any electrical devices
such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or
other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and
could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous
and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself
unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull o the
road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some States or Provinces
prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is
always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are
less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired
when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
WARNING!
If you are the first registered retail owner of
your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly
acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions. However, it is not
a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance
procedures and important safety messages, please consult
your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals and
other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your
vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help
personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.),
www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local Jeep dealer.
Important:
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features
of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and
Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format.
We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by
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®
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Chrysler Group LLC. © 2013 Chrysler Group LLC.
Driving and Alcohol:
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your
driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below
the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC ..................3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ...................10
REMOTE START ...............11
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .......15
SEATBELT ..................16
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............17
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............18
FRONT SEATS ................22
REAR SEATS .................26
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 26
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........28
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ................... 29
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...........30
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............31
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER ................32
AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS .... 33
SPEED CONTROL ..............33
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 35
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER ...........39
PADDLE SHIFT MODE ...........40
FUEL ECONOMY (ECO) MODE ......40
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH
TOUCHSCREEN ...............41
PARKSENSE
®
FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST ....................44
PARKVIEW
®
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
..45
BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........45
POWER SUNROOF .............46
WIND BUFFETING .............49
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 50
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 52
Uconnect
®
Access (If Equipped —
Available On Uconnect
®
8.4A And
Uconnect
®
8.4AN) .............53
Uconnect
®
5.0 ................68
Uconnect
®
8.4A ...............76
Uconnect
®
8.4AN ..............95
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS .................116
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .............. 116
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......117
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®
) ................118
POWER INVERTER ............121
POWER OUTLETS .............122
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
(4WD OPERATION)
QUADRA-TRAC I
®
FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE ....................124
QUADRA-TRAC II
®
/QUADRA-DRIVE II
®
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ..........124
SELEC-TERRAIN™ ............126
QUADRA-LIFT™ ..............127
HILL START ASSIST/HILL DESCENT
CONTROL/SELEC SPEED CONTROL . . 129
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ......130
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...........131
SRT
PADDLE SHIFT MODE ..........135
SELEC-TRACK™ ..............136
SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES ....137
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES . . . 140
DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ..........141
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ...............141
DIESEL FUEL FILTERS/WATER
SEPARATOR ................143
EXHAUST REGENERATION .......144
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID ........145
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .........149
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................149
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 157
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....158
BATTERY LOCATION ...........164
JUMP-STARTING .............164
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS .......166
MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8-SPEED . . 167
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....167
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....169
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL .....169
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........170
ADDING FUEL ...............170
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........172
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – GASOLINE
VERSION ..................176
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – DIESEL
VERSION ..................180
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — GASOLINE
ENGINE ...................183
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL
ENGINE ...................193
FUSES ....................200
TIRE PRESSURES .............203
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 204
EXTERIOR BULBS ............204
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................206
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................206
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................206
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......206
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ..............207
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR
®
...................208
INDEX
..................209
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 214
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essen-
tials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's
control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a
substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive
carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description
of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this
vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are
not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes
in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its
products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
Uconnect
®
Touchscreen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located
on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural re-
sources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user
information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based
products and lessen the stress on our environment.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
3
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Rollover Warning
• Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity
than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of
off-road applications.
• Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the
higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some
other vehicles may not.
• Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that
can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.
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4
• Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of
severe or fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the
situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2013 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
5
DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 31
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 116
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 32
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 9
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 8
6. Speed Control pg. 33
7. Engine Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 14
8. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 50
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
6
9. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 41
10. SWITCH PANEL
• ParkSense
®
pg. 44
• Forward Collision Warning pg. 36
• ECO On pg. 40
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 152
11. Electronic Shifter pg. 39
12. Emergency Brake pedal
13. Hood Release pg. 170
14. Fuel Door Release Button pg. 170
15. Power Mirrors
16. Power Windows
17. Power Window Locks
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
7
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light **
- Oil Pressure Warning Light **
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light **
- Air Bag Warning Light **
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE
- Brake Warning Light **
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) **
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light *
(See page 149 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
8
Indicators
-Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator *
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator *
- Vehicle Security Indicator *
- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator
- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator
- Hill Descent Control Indicator *
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator *
- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
- Liftgate Ajar Indicator *
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
9
KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The
Doors/Liftgate
• Push the LOCK button once to lock all
the doors and the liftgate.
• Push the UNLOCK button once to un-
lock the driver’s door only and twice
within five seconds to unlock all the
doors and liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first push of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in the
Electronics section of this guide.
Power Liftgate
• Push the LIFTGATE button on the Key
Fob twice within five seconds to power
open/close the Power Liftgate. If the
button is pushed while the liftgate is
being power closed, the liftgate will
reverse to the full open position.
• Also, the power liftgate may be closed
by pushing the LIFTGATE switch located on the left rear trim panel, near the
liftgate opening. Pushing once will close the liftgate only. This button cannot be
used to open the liftgate.
Panic Alarm
• Push the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the
panic alarm off.
Key Fob
1 — Liftgate
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Panic
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10
REMOTE START
• Push the REMOTE START button
x
2
on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m)
of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the
driver's door automatically, then push the START/STOP button.
With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the ENGINE START/STOP button after two
consecutive timeouts.
NOTE:
For 3.0L Diesel Engine, please refer to “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” located in your Diesel Supplement.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having
to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the
vehicle with the push of a button.
To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side:
With a Passive Entry RKE transmitter
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's door
handle, grab the driver's front door
handle to unlock the driver's door auto-
matically. The interior door panel lock
knob will raise when the door is unlocked.
To Lock The Vehicle:
Both front door handles have LOCK but-
tons located on the outside of the handle.
With one of the vehicles Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Key Fobs located outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the
door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and liftgate.
DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could
unlock the door(s).
NOTE:
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Push” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab
hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Push” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Push”, refer to the Uconnect
®
System settings in
your vehicles Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide
for further information.
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12
• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Push” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock
when you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Push” is pro-
grammed only the liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select
between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Push” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Push”, refer to
the Uconnect
®
System settings in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or
Programmable Features in this guide for further information.
• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power
door lock switch, the doors and liftgate will unlock and the horn will chirp three
times. On the third attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pushing the RKE LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can
lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check
if the vehicle is locked by pulling on the door handle without the vehicle reacting
and unlocking.
• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front
door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.
Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate
• To Lock The Liftgate — With a Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter within
3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the
passive entry lock button located to the
right of electronic liftgate handle.
• To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate — The
liftgate passive entry unlock feature is
built into the electronic liftgate
handle. With a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m)
of the liftgate, push the electronic re-
lease switch to open the liftgate.
NOTE:
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD
for further information.
Electronic Release Switch Location
1 — Electronic Release Switch
2 — Lock Button Location
GETTING STARTED
13
Engine Starting /Stopping
Starting
Perform the following starting procedure
with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter inside the vehicle:
1. Place the shift lever in PARK or
NEUTRAL.
2. While pushing the brake pedal, push
the ENGINE START/STOP button
once. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically
after 10 seconds.
3. To stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, push the
button again.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (transmission
in PARK or NEUTRAL).
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14
Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC
position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/
RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system
will automatically time out after 30 min-
utes of inactivity and the ignition is re-
turned to the OFF position.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
To A r m
Push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button until the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Push the
power door lock switch while the door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK button, or with
one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's
and passenger front door handles, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button
located on the door handle.
NOTE:
After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds
before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To Disarm
Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab
the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the
vehicle).
Accessory Positions
GETTING STARTED
15
SEAT BELT
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in
the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting
on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move
too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged
parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat
belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent
retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning
devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a
collision.
A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are
not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others
in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
GETTING STARTED
16
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as
a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air Bag
is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words
SRS AIR BAG are embossed on the air bag covers.
Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supple-
menting the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors,
including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected
to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to
protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide
enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver’s Side Knee Air Bag mounted in
the instrument panel below the steering column and a Knee Bolster mounted below
the glove compartment. The Supplemental Driver’s Side Knee Air Bag provides
enhanced protection and works together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag
during a frontal impact.
If the Air Bag Warning Light
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS).
GETTING STARTED
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WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags
need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or
window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved
in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer
immediately.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if
available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted
for ignoring it.
NOTE:
•
For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK
(1–866–732–8243).
•
Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa-
tion: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
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